PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George StClaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bell comes to the cage accompanied by Foals - Spanish Sahara. Joe Bell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bell
vs
StClaire

175 cm
20
157 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
164 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George StClaire!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bell wants it to stay on the feet.
Bell takes a swing at StClaire's ribcage but misses.
Bell scores with a hook to the body. StClaire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
StClaire tries to clinch up but Bell circles away and keeps his distance.
Bell throws a right hand that StClaire ducks under and follows up with a left that StClaire also avoids with ease.
StClaire shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bell as he jumps to the side.
Bell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
StClaire tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten StClaire somewhat.
Joe Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George StClaire.
StClaire shoots for a double leg takedown but Bell sprawls well. He's pushed StClaire's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Bell moves into the clinch.
StClaire tries for a takedown but Bell manages to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Bell.
StClaire letting Bell take a breather here.
StClaire drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
StClaire fails to pull the fight into his guard.
StClaire changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
StClaire walks into a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

StClaire takes the fight into the clinch.
Bell cracks StClaire with a nice body shot.
StClaire looks gassed!

StClaire successfully pulls guard.
StClaire can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bell controls the pace.
Bell trying to control but StClaire is working from the bottom.
Bell looking to pass the guard.
Bell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bell wants to pass the guard but StClaire is keeping the position.
StClaire keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

StClaire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell is looking to stand up but StClaire won't let him.

StClaire is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bell is aware though and is defending well.
Bell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bell trying to control but StClaire is working from the bottom.
Bell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. StClaire is keeping the position for now.

StClaire looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bell has picked StClaire up and slammed him! StClaire can't keep hold of the triangle and Bell manages to pass to side control!
Bell trying to control the position but StClaire is working away.
StClaire is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
StClaire misses with a series of wild punches.
StClaire moves in looking to clinch but Bell pushes him off.
Horrible takedown by StClaire or perhaps it was just good defense by Bell which made him look bad.
StClaire dives in and grabs Bell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bell pushes down on StClaire's head and hops out.
Bell misses with a wild body shot.
Bell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bell throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bell throws a hook but StClaire blocks it.
Nice sprawl there from Bell as StClaire shoots in.
Bell tries to close the distance and clinch but StClaire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
StClaire is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
StClaire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bell scores with a crisp jab that stopped StClaire in his tracks.
StClaire on the wrong end of a nice jab.

StClaire is rocked!
Bell misses with a hook. StClaire ducked under it nicely.
StClaire is still on wobbly legs! Can Bell finish him?
Bell misses with a looping left.
StClaire seems to have recovered his senses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from StClaire.
George StClaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
StClaire moves out of range as Bell strikes.
Bell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bell throws a hook but StClaire blocks it.
Bell sizes up StClaire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Bell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bell throws a hook to the side of StClaire's head but StClaire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bell misses the jab.
StClaire closes the distance and clinches up with Bell, looking for a takedown. StClaire pushes Bell against the cage but Bell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
StClaire is looking to land body kicks.
StClaire shoots for a double leg takedown but Bell sprawls well. He's pushed StClaire's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
StClaire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bell throws out the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from StClaire.
Joe Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George StClaire.
Bell misses with a hook. StClaire ducked under it nicely.
StClaire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
StClaire fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bell avoids it really well and circles away.
StClaire shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bell as he avoids it easily.
StClaire is breathing heavily.
A lazy left from Bell finds it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
StClaire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bell.
StClaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bell fails to land with a series of punches.

StClaire bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

StClaire looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

StClaire is trying to get an arm triangle but Bell is defending well.
Bell is looking for a sweep.

StClaire tries for a kimura but Bell is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

StClaire is trying to get an arm triangle but Bell is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Bell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
StClaire is pressing down on Bell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bell is holding on for now.
Bell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for StClaire on the ground.

StClaire is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bell defends it well.

StClaire is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell keeping control of the position.
Bell is looking to improve his position.

StClaire is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bell controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

StClaire is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bell sees it coming and defends easily.
StClaire passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

StClaire is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bell to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bell shrugs it off.
Bell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

StClaire working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

StClaire goes for an armbar but Bell turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joe Bell will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bell with a hook.
StClaire fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
StClaire misses with a takedown attempt - Bell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
StClaire shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bell but Bell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joe Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George StClaire.
Bell just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
StClaire staying out of range there.
StClaire moves out of range of the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from StClaire.
StClaire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
StClaire slips under a jab from Bell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
StClaire slips under a jab.
Bell misses with a looping left.
Bell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bell lands with a hook. StClaire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
StClaire tries to move into range but Bell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Joe Bell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
StClaire tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten StClaire somewhat.
Bell scores with a punch to the head.
Bell throws the left hand but StClaire avoids the punch easily.
Bell misses the jab.
Bell misses with a wild body shot.
StClaire fails to land the takedown.
Bell wants to clinch up but StClaire keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
StClaire takes one on the button.
Bell throws a looping overhand right but StClaire ducks down to avoid it.

StClaire shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

StClaire goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bell is on top in guard.

StClaire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

StClaire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
StClaire keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. StClaire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joe Bell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bell's corner is telling him to maintain position.

StClaire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bell won't allow StClaire to get back to his feet.

StClaire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
George StClaire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bell trying to control but StClaire is working from the bottom.
Bell stays in close to StClaire's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Bell gets to his feet. StClaire looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
StClaire tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten StClaire somewhat.
Bell looks to land a left hand but StClaire moved out of range nicely.
StClaire misses with a double jab
letting Bell counter with a right hand.

Bell gets a clinch.
Bell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from StClaire.
Bell connects with a knee to the head.
StClaire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Bell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Bell!